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Blag007
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Hi all,
I am new to this message board and respectfully ask a question that has been on my mind for years. I have very little knowledge of physics.
My question deals with I suppose, reactions between atoms. If one atom moves, over what distance does it affect other atoms?
For example, if several good microphones were set up in different spots, they would record the sound of someone snapping their fingers. This means that the snapping of the fingers moves atoms in the air in all directions. I can hear sounds of cars on the freeway about half a mile from my home during the night when things are more quiet.
I'm assuming that if you had very sensitive measuring devices, it would be possible measure the movement of atoms of someone snapping fingers a half mile away? Is this correct or does the movement of atoms somehow get absorbed after a certain distance?
I am asking this question because I want to know how much of an effect the movement of one atom has over what kinds of distance.
I appreciate any help,
thank you,
B
I am new to this message board and respectfully ask a question that has been on my mind for years. I have very little knowledge of physics.
My question deals with I suppose, reactions between atoms. If one atom moves, over what distance does it affect other atoms?
For example, if several good microphones were set up in different spots, they would record the sound of someone snapping their fingers. This means that the snapping of the fingers moves atoms in the air in all directions. I can hear sounds of cars on the freeway about half a mile from my home during the night when things are more quiet.
I'm assuming that if you had very sensitive measuring devices, it would be possible measure the movement of atoms of someone snapping fingers a half mile away? Is this correct or does the movement of atoms somehow get absorbed after a certain distance?
I am asking this question because I want to know how much of an effect the movement of one atom has over what kinds of distance.
I appreciate any help,
thank you,
B